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KX51 HVE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 157,678 miles on the clock, averaging 15,872 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for KX51 HVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,872

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,945
Average per year15,872
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KX51 HVE 46k74k102k130k158k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,678 miles
Since last MOT+15,945 miles
PASS
Mileage141,733 miles
Since last MOT+17,221 miles
PASS
Mileage124,512 miles
Since last MOT+20,645 miles
PASS
Mileage103,867 miles
Since last MOT+18,223 miles
PASS
Mileage85,644 miles
Since last MOT+19,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage54,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage46,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 HVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KX51 HVE

What car is KX51 HVE?

KX51 HVE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KX51 HVE?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 HVE was 157,678 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 HVE passed its MOT?

KX51 HVE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Nov 2013.

Is KX51 HVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX51 HVE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KX51 HVE?

KX51 HVE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.